Customer Reviews

Amazon Kindle AU (Type I, Australia) Power Adapter [Fits Kindle and Kindle DX]

5 star:		(152)
4 star:		(48)
3 star:		(17)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(18)

 

 

The adapter does what it was designed to do, but I question why there was a need to include the USB cable with it, as one is already supplied with the Kindle. This item could have been supplied a bit cheaper. In addition this, bearing in mind I'm in Australia, I have since found that I could have purchased just the plug without the cable, locally, and a lot cheaper.

I bought the product because it showed as US$4.99 when I processed the purchase but I was finally charged US$19.99. Not worth the money as you can get a suitable adapter from JB HiFi or similar for AUS$9.95. The unit comes with a cable that you can use with a universal adapter.

It certainly does all that is needed. Not sure why: 1. it wasn't offered when I bought my Kindle - just a couple of months ago and 2. why it comes with the USB connector cord which is the same as the cord that came with my Kindle. But there you go! Certainly makes my Kindle more useful as I can now charge it up from a power point!

why did i bother to buy this item? the kindle's battery life is amazing!! IF you turn off your wifi connection when your not using it. i have not even used this item and probably wont. so if you have access to a computer at least once a week then i would not buy this item.

Amazon is making a big mistake here with this non US power supply for their Kindle ~

> for people living outside of the United States they automatically receive the US power supply without being given any choice as to WHICH power supply they might like ~ US, European, UK or AU. That means these people have to purchase an ADDITIONAL power supply at the exorbitant cost of $20. Why? No seemingly good reason.

> If people want additional power supplies (for the new 3G Kindle that can update through the Whispernet in a number of other countries), they have to purchase a whole new additional power supply at the exorbitant cost of $20 rather than being given the opportunity to just buy the different plug. After all the original design of the power supply is made so this can be the case.

Amazon, usually does a great job of making their customers feel looked after which is one of their very good features, but here they get it wrong.

Kindles may hold their charge for weeks, but boy, they take ages to recharge too, so a power adapter is a really good option to have on hand. And I gotta admit, the Amazon product is one of the more sylish chargers I've seen and does the job well; but at the end of the day it's just an 5V USB adapter with a second cable. It is far cheaper to buy a generic USB charging adapter within your own county for $5-$6 and use the USB cable that comes bundled with your Kindle than spend $20 for the proprietary Amazon version. (And perhaps use the money you save to buy a new e-book or two!) Also, many of the generic adapters also have inbuilt LED's that show when the device is fully charged, which I like. Granted the Kindle power switch also an LED does the same thing, but when in it's cover and on the bench, I find with the generic wall adpater it is easier to keep tabs on progress from across the room. Now, if Amazon were to modify their adapter to include a pass-through plug, so it doesn't hog a wall socket.. that'd be an adapter I would happily spend $20 for. (Not that hard or expensive to do Amazon... so how about it?)

This item does exactly what its meant to. It charges your kindle from a wall outlet. It has a small profile, is light and straightforward to use.

My only gripe would be that it should be included with the kindle and not a separate purchase. Unless you are going to carry a computer wherever you go, including on your travels, you are going to need one of these to charge your kindle.

I recently bought this in conjunction with my new Kindle 3. When bought together the charger is only $5. I figured it would be easier than leaving my computer on overnight while the Kindle was charging, or finding a computer when staying at antiquated relatives' houses.

Yes, it does exactly what it should do. An additional benefit is that I can now charge any of my USB devices from the powerpoint. I would definitely recommend it when buying a Kindle.

I just returned from a trip to Australia. The device worked beautifully for my Kindle and also my BlackBerry. With a different USB cable it worked for my iPod as well. What more can I say?

Didn't need lead with adapter as already included with kindle e-reader. could have bought just the adapter locally for half the price, and of equal quality.Only bought from you to make sure it was the correct adapter, only to find my camera adapter similar and compatible with the kindle.